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DV52 OPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,873 mi
Last recorded43,873 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 OPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 42,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,178 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 42,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 42,171 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 41,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,425 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 39,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,248 miles

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 38,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2016 38,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2015 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,055 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,352 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 34,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 34,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,971 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,811 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,354 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DV52 OPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV52 OPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DV52 OPX registered?

DV52 OPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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